Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH)

COVID-19 Testing Locations

If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab). You may also order free home tests from covidtests.gov. Please do not visit the emergency department for testing or for symptoms or reasons that do not require emergent care.

Find a Test Site Order Home Tests

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

For general COVID-19 questions, call 1-800-270-7268 or email covid19info@adph.state.al.us. Telephone calls are answered from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Interpreters are available.

COVID-19 Website Dashboard Hub

Alabama Unites Against COVID

Across Alabama, thousands are getting vaccinated to protect themselves and others. Please get vaccinated! Locate a provider. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, be sure to get tested. Locate a testing site (click Test Sites tab).

Alabama Unites Website Find Vaccine

COVID-19 School K-12 Guidance

Guidance for K-12 Alabama schools is available. These updates reflect the most up-to-date recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, which are based on the best scientific understanding of how COVID-19 infects and spreads among students and educators.

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Fight the Flu

Getting a flu vaccine is more important than ever during the 2021-2022 flu season to protect yourself and the people around you from flu, and to help reduce the strain on healthcare systems responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Flu Website Get Vaccinated

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine

The HPV vaccine is recommended for children aged 11-12 years so that they are protected before exposure to the virus. The HPV vaccine is given as a 2-dose series before age 15. Both girls and boys should receive 2 doses of the vaccine to prevent HPV-related diseases.

Immunization Outreach Vaccines Preteens and Teens

STD/HIV Home Testing

STD/HIV home specimen collection and laboratory testing kits are now available by mail for all Alabama residents, and to selected individuals who are on PrEP therapy. Persons may request one test every three months.

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Get Vaccinated

Getting vaccinated is one of many steps you can take to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Protection from COVID-19 is critically important because for some people, it can cause severe illness or death.

ADPH COVID-19 Vaccine Website Vaccines.gov

Mask Up Alabama Video Contest

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH), the Alabama Hospital Association (ALAHA) and the Medical Association of the State of Alabama sponsored a video contest for Alabamians of all ages to share why they feel it is important to wear a mask. See the winners!

Video Contest Page

What You Need To Know Before You Travel

All air passengers coming to the United States, including U.S. citizens, are required to have a negative COVID-19 test result or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board a flight to the U.S. Masks are required on planes, buses, trains, and other forms of public transportation.

Travel Requirements

Alabama Drug Overdose Response

The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is creating a statewide system to notify stakeholders in the event of drug overdoses. Any individual residing in the state can submit their information to be notified when drug overdoses occur. Notifications will be sent by email and text message.

Pharmacy Website

Alabama Family Central

Alabama Family Central is a collaboration of state agencies and partners supporting Alabama's families with resources, services and more to help raise healthy, happy kids.

AFC Website

Programs

The Alabama Department of Health works to promote, protect and improve your health. Below are just a few of our programs, all of which provide some of the most requested and important services we provide to you. Learn more about our mission, vision and core values. Find other programs and services.

Programs

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